Books like Eleven by Patricia Reilly Giff
Sam, who struggles with reading, nearly turns eleven when he finds a locked box and a note claiming he was kidnapped in the attic above his grandfather’s room. Determined to uncover his identity and the truth about his supposed grandfather, Sam battles sleepless nights haunted by visions of a castle and a boat escape.
In school, Sam’s new classmate Caroline, a keen reader, partners with him on a project to build a castle in Mack’s woodworking shop. Together they must decipher the mysterious documents found in the attic before Caroline moves away.
The book follows a young boy’s journey through memory, family secrets, and the importance of friendship and literacy as he seeks answers about his past and the people he loves.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Patricia Reilly Giff
★
★
★
★
★
0.0 (0 community ratings)
How are these books recommended?
The books recommended for Eleven by Patricia Reilly Giff are shaped by reader interaction. Votes on how closely books relate, user ratings, and community comments all help refine these recommendations and highlight books readers genuinely find similar in theme, ideas, and overall reading experience.
Have you read any of these books?
Your votes, ratings, and comments help improve recommendations and make it easier
for other readers to discover books they’ll enjoy.
Books similar to Eleven (22 similar books)
Harper Lee’s 1960 classic follows young Scout Finch in Depression‑era Alabama as her father, lawyer Atticus Finch, defends a black man accused of rape, confronting racism, prejudice, and the moral growth of a child.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A lonely orphan girl on the Yorkshire moors befriends a disabled cousin and unlocks the secrets of a hidden garden.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A ten‑year‑old boy in rural Virginia befriends a newcomer, and together they create the imaginary kingdom of Terabithia, a friendship that ends tragically when a storm forces an untimely death.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Eleven-year-old Melody, a girl with cerebral palsy and a photographic memory, cannot speak, walk, or write. Living inside her thoughts, she discovers a way to finally speak out, challenging the world’s assumptions about her abilities.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
When an eccentric new student named Stargirl arrives at Mica Area High School, her vibrant individuality challenges the school’s strict norm of conformity, sparking a tense battle with popularity and a budding first love for classmate Leo.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
When her adoptive parents die, twelve‑year‑old genius Willow Chance must navigate grief, diagnosis, and a new surrogate family while staying true to her obsessive love of nature and counting by sevens.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Charlie and his magically gifted friends and relatives join forces to rescue orphan Billy Raven from a mysterious and dangerous couple who have taken him in, in a thrilling school‑based adventure.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Half‑vampire Vlad, his friend Henry and Henry’s cousin Joss navigate freshman year at Bathory High while a vampire slayer hunts Vlad.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A Chinese New Year story featuring family and friendship, suitable for young readers and adults alike.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
‘A Little Princess’ follows Sara Crewe as she inherits a boarding school in London, faces poverty after her father’s death, and finds hope when a mysterious benefactor arrives.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Seventeenth‑year‑old Frances competes in a high school bike race while trying to finish ten tasks her best friend Stella has set for her.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
When 12‑year‑old Catherine, who feels trapped caring for her autistic brother, meets a young paraplegic, her ordinary life turns unexpectedly hopeful and full of new friendship.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Ten‑year‑old Daniel, an orphan living with his grandfather on a remote British Columbia island, feels lonely until a mermaid appears, transforming his lonely world.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Eleven‑year‑old orphan Jenny arrives at her grandfather’s house, only to be rejected by a mischievous servant and denied family status, forcing her into a harsh new reality.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Casey’s easy summer friendship with Tracy turns into a tense 5th‑grade rivalry when Tracy’s new popularity threatens their bond.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Learn to count to eleven with fun, everyday scenes and simple addition tricks.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Eleven follows Winnie as she and her friends navigate the momentous transition between ages eleven and twelve, exploring the changes that come with growing up.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A fourteen‑year‑old orphan, Hattie, travels to Tarrytown, New York to attend Miss Bulkley's Seminary for Young Ladies, where she hopes to forge a new identity with her cousin Sophie and find her place among peers.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Claire struggles with awkward school life and a family crisis when her father suffers a medical emergency, forcing her and those around her to find humor in the toughest moments.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Eleven by Tom Rogers is a historical book that explores significant events and their broader contexts.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
In the bustling neighborhoods of 1960s Brooklyn, two African‑American sisters navigate the challenges of growing up, family, and friendship while their household evolves amidst the era’s social changes.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Some Other Similar Books
Harriet Tubman: The Moses of Her People by Lynne B. FeldmanHave a similar book in mind? Let others know!
Please login to submit books!